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or plonk (for)
as in to endorse
to promote the interests or cause of
I'm willing to plunk for any program that will reduce carbon emissions
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Steyer’s wealth and past investments were a dealbreaker for some progressives, according to Irene Kao, executive director of Courage California, a progressive group that endorsed Steyer.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026 -
Trump endorsed Cornyn's opponent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Neeson has previously advocated for vaccines as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Dec. 2025
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Home for artists, architects, advocates Throughout the 20th century, Casa de la Torre attracted creative visionaries and community leaders, according to Compass.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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At the same time, supporting actress (limited) fell to 66 from 105, a 39-person plummet.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Thank you for being a friend Allyship means a lot to the community, and several businesses go above and beyond to support it.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Sacramento’s city council voted 6-0 to adopt a new ethical investment policy that will end the city’s $5 million investment in Lockheed Martin.—
June 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Brookline adopted the nation’s first NFG bylaw in 2024.—
Alex Weatherall,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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“Plunk (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunk%20%28for%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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